Job Description

A leading independent school in Kenya offering an outstanding educational experience to children aged between 2 and 13 years. B – To provide a Broad and Balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child. A – To encourage an Ambition to excel – in all areas of school life. N – To create a Nurturing environment so that each child feels safe to face new challenges. D -To Develop enquiring minds, self-confidence and a range of skills to enable pupils to become independent learners. A – To promote Acceptance of all, thereby preparing pupils for their future as global citizens.

 

Main Duties:

• To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.


• To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.


• To manage your Class Assistant within the classroom.

Accountabilities:

• To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in co-operation with Heads of Department to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.


• To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the children in your class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.


• To make appropriate educational provision for children with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Support Department.


• Where possible, to make sure that the majority of children’s work is closely linked to first-hand practical experience in line with the EYFS/DfE guidance.


• To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent thinkers.


• To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.


• To maintain a high standard of display, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.

The Reception Class Teacher needs to:

• Be a fully qualified teacher with Foundation Stage (EYFS) training and experience.


• Have experience of working in British curriculum schools.


• Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.


• Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.


• Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.


• Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.


• Be pro-active as a part of The Banda Pegasus Early Years team.


• Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately.


• Be a good communicator with adults and children.


• Show good organisational skills.


• Show a competent level of written English.


• Be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using Interactive Screens and iPads is important.


• Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).


• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.


• Keep up to date with educational developments from UK.


• Be a motivator.